Today, Jessie discusses the best ways to build a values-led - and PROFITABLE - business!

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Jessie’s ‘The Coach Collective’ Program

Show Notes

0:55 - Jessie’s ‘The Coach Collective’ is open for enrollment NOW!

2:54 - What we will be talking about today!

4:18 - What is a “value”? And some questions to ask yourself!

6:42 - What Jessie’s coaching business is focused on and rooted in

8:35 - #1 pillar to build a profitable, values-based business: get crystal clear on what your business is trying to do through its offerings (and questions to help you along the way)

10:42 - #2: Commit to looking at your personal and professional life fro man anti-racist perspective

12:50 - #3: Communicate your messaging and marketing from an ethical standpoint

16:00 - #4: Charging for your services is kind

19:20 - Rundown of the 4 ways to build a profitable, values-based business!

20:14 - Wrap up!

Today, Anita talks with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist, Aliya Dhalla of Box Wellness Co., about the postpartum recovery items that they consistently recommend to clients.

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Resources and References

REGISTERING NOW - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method Program

PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM GIVEAWAY

Show Notes

0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method is open now!

Today, Jessie and Anita talk about what could affect digestion, causing constipation, and how to remedy it!

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NOW AVAILABLE: To Pregnancy and Beyond Foundations

Show Notes

0:55 - Jessie’s To Pregnancy and Beyond Foundations is now available!

3:03 - What we talked about in part one, and what we are looking forward to talking about in part two today!

4:18 - How the impacts of stress can wreak havoc on your digestion and constipation, and what it might feel like for you in your body

8:22 - Impacts of clothing on digestion and pooping

12:30 - Pooping and digestion as it relates to your menstrual cycle (if you are a person who has a cycle at this time)

14:37 - Calling back to the 5 tips to help you along with your constipation from Constipation part 1 (episode 198)!

15:50 - Stool softeners and laxatives

Today, we are rewinding to episode 191, where Anita talks with Deb Flashenberg of the Prenatal Yoga Center about all things Peanut Balls to help you get into helpful positions for birth prep!

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Resources and References

Prenatal Yoga Center on Instagram

Anita's Bump to Birth Method online program

Show Notes

00:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method - self study online course

3:09 - What is a peanut ball?

4:41 - When does one use a peanut ball, and how?

6:19 - Different pelvic openings and when they are useful in labor

11:02 - Are care providers open to bringing the peanut ball into the pushing stage?

12:57 - Do I really need to get one? I’m planning on having a medicated birth…

17:57 - What size peanut ball should I get?

19:49 - Reminders if you are interested in using a peanut ball!

21:09 - Wrap up!

In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Reena Parekh about her experience with prolapse, and her best advice for others!

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Resources and References:

@itsreenaparekh

www.reenaparekh.com

Show Notes:

0:55 - Intro to the episode

3:17 - Introduction to special guest, Reena Parekh

4:58 - What we will be talking about today!

5:39 - What has Reena’s prolapse journey been like?

14:46 - The impact pelvic health has on mental health

17:02 - What did returning to exercise look like initially

22:36 - What is Reena’s approach/strategies she uses right now?

27:13 - What would have been helpful for Reena to hear when her prolapse flared up in the early days postpartum?

30:36 - Where you can find Reena!

30:58 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Jessie discusses why she took a month off of strength training, what it means, and why you might consider a break as well!

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Show Notes:

0:59 - Today’s show is brought to you by To Pregnancy and Beyond!

3:15 - What I’m talking about today, and why!

3:58 - Why Jessie took a month off from working out

11:10 - Taking time away from exercise: when life stress is high, exercise stress should be low

12:55 - On the intensity of parenting

14:15 - Jessie has been doing a lot of self-talk and self-discovery around bodies - especially her thoughts around her own

16:50 - What does taking a break from exercise mean? Is exercise truly feeding your health? And more questions to ask yourself…

19:30 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Munira Hudani about all things diastasis rectus abdominis. And, if you’ve heard us talk about diastasis before, make sure to tune in for the most updated information regarding you and your diastasis!

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Resources and References:

Munira Hudani – Instagram page: @munirahudanipt

Munira’s Course for Professionals: The Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and the Postpartum Core Course

Munira’s course for Individuals with Diastasis: InCore Method

Show Notes:

0:56 - The Bump to Birth Method on demand is open for enrollment!

3:17 - Introduction to our special guest, Munira Hudani

5:48 - What is the traditional definition of diastasis? What happens during pregnancy and then afterwards?

10:40 - Can I prevent this in pregnancy?

16:20 - Doming: what does it mean?

25:00 - What are some exercises on the traditional safe/unsafe lists? And how would Munira adjust for the gray area?

38:05 - How does Munira approach the surgery discussion?

50:00 - One key thing about diastasis that is important for someone who is pregnant or postpartum to know about diastasis

51:12 - One key thing for professionals to know about diastasis

52:34 - How people can find - and continue to learn from - Munira

54:57 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Anita talks with Candice Thomas about her experience with perinatal mental health, the gaps in healthcare, and how she is working to mend those gaps.

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Resources and References:

Evergreen Massage Therapy

IG: Evergreen_rmt

Livmohrproject

Bill 176 :  Maternal Mental Health Act 2021

Canadian perinatal mental health collaborative

Show Notes:

0:56 - The Bump to Birth Method on demand is open for enrollment!

2:53 - Introduction to our special guest, Candice Thomas

8:38 - What was missing in terms of support and resources for Candice’s first pregnancy?

19:38 - What are Candice’s thoughts on the statistic: 98.5% of care providers say the current system is insufficient for supporting perinatal mental health?

26:48 - Candice shares more about the Canadian perinatal mental health collab

29:08 - What was missing regarding medical care in Candice’s postpartum experiences?

47:03 - What is a piece of advice Candice has for us in terms of perinatal mental health?

49:45 - Candice shares about the meditation side of her offerings

51:40 - Where you can connect with Candice online and in person!

52:55 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Jessie chats with personal trainer and PFSA alumna, Caitlin Phillips MacDonald, experience inside of the Academy, and what her life and business look like now!

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Show Notes:

0:55 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy (PFSA) is OPEN!

3:08 - Introduction to our special guest, Caitlin, and why she joined PFSA

8:42 - On sticking to the basics and reframing our relationship to working out in coaching parents

15:20 - What did Caitlin feel was missing between continuing ed on pregnancy and postpartum, and PFSA?

25:57 - What would Caitlin say to those who are on the fence about the Academy?

29:30 - Wrap up

In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita discuss being/acting in the position of coach or health care practitioner when it comes to pregnancy and postpartum exercise plans - and differing opinions.

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Show Notes:

0:55 - The Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy is OPEN!

3:10 - What we are discussing today!

7:50 - On programming for play, impact and adjustment

10:12 - Has your client made an educated decision for themself about what they want to do with their own body, and have you educated them adequately enough to make that informed decision?

13:55 - Setting clear boundaries about what your coaching/treatment strategies with your clients will be

15:31 - If a client’s discomfort remains, refer them to someone else

17:55 - Notice what clients say about their bodies

19:38 - Wrap up